Staff Accountant

IEW Construction Group, Inc.; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation/sick) and holidays

401(k) and profit sharing

On-site gym

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

IEW Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial operations in a heavy civil construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. This full-time role requires expertise in construction accounting principles and proficiency in accounting software. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction accounting principles (e.g., WIP, job costing).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting functions and month-end close activities.
• Assist with job cost tracking and maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare financial statements and support compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of a heavy civil construction company by performing general accounting duties, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that project-related costs are properly recorded and that financial controls are followed across multiple job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with job cost tracking, including reviewing and coding invoices, timesheets, equipment usage, and subcontractor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and track capital expenditures related to construction equipment and infrastructure.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external financial audits.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, especially related to labor, materials, and overhead allocation for job costing.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, internal management reports, and project profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations staff to ensure accurate cost reporting and billing.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice entry, collections follow-up, and payment processing.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts.
• Assist with payroll processing and union reporting where applicable.
• Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax and regulatory requirements related to the construction industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction accounting principles (e.g., WIP, percentage-of-completion, job costing).
• Proficiency in accounting software, (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with union payroll or certified payroll reporting.
• Familiarity with project management or ERP systems used in construction. Specifically, Viewpoint Vista
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation/sick) and holidays.

Schedule and Physical Setting:

• Full-time, in-office position
• Monday-Friday hours and an emphasis on collaboration.

This role demands both technical expertise and industry-specific experience in construction accounting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually based on experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Profit Share
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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